Rutter's Charitable Giving Reaches $3.7 Million

Donated $213,000 to central Pennsylvania charities in 2013

YORK, Pa. -- Rutter's Farm Stores donated $213,000 to central Pennsylvania charities in 2013, elevating the company's charitable giving total to $3.7 million over the last 10 years.

"We believe that our donations to community organizations, primarily those focused on improving the lives of local children, have made a significant and positive impact across the six central Pennsylvania counties in which we operate our stores," said Derek Gaskins, Rutter's chief customer officer.

Among the organizations to receive assistance this year:

Leg-Up Farm received $5,500 to continue their mission to enrich the lives of families with special needs children through customized therapeutic experiences.

York Little Theater will use the $12,500 donation to upgrade the theater lighting system.

York, Pa.-based Rutter's has been active in the community since its beginning in 1921. Under the third generation of family leadership, Rutter's operates 59 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania.